Practicing alternative medicine
By chelsgrrl69
@chelsgrrl69 (382)
United States
January 15, 2010 12:13pm CST
So I am very curious about this controversial topic. I found this definition which I believe sums it up perfectly, so that we are all on the same page before the discussion begins. When I say alternative medicine, this what I mean...
Therapeutic practices which are not yet considered an integral part of conventional medical practice. They may lack biomedical explanations but as they become better researched some, such as physical therapy, diet, acupuncture, become widely accepted, whereas others such as humors or radium therapy quietly fade away, yet are important historical footnotes. Therapies are termed COMPLIMENTARY when used in addition to conventional treatments and as ALTERNATIVE when used instead of conventional treatment.
On that note, do you believe in the power of healing when something else besides modern medicine is involved? Do you use this form of healing with the use of doctors/hospitals or exclusively?
I personally use my Harvard-graduated doctor. He is awesome and writes me all the prescriptions I need.
But, that does not mean I am against alternative medicine. I think, if it works for you,then that is your business.
I have heard many stories of cases that went wrong with alternative medicines, and the people still continued with the practice. Such as the man who turned blue. [google it].
Again, are you like me, or do you have another way of thinking. I would love to hear all of the different responses you have. "happy myLotting"
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7 responses
@writersedge (22563)
• United States
15 Jan 10
You're lucky to be able to afford your harvard graduated doctor. You're lucky your area can attract harvard graduated doctors.
I've used many kinds of medicine. When I was young, conventional medicine worked. Then something happened and it didn't work for me any more. So I did other things. Then conventional meds worked again and I couldn't afford insurance. I prayed for a cure and got one.
I get what I need when I need it. Sometimes a placebo is a wonderful thing. Many times people don't need medicine. Their body can cure them. They run to drs when the cure is in themselves. It's amazing how when they give people placebos in an experiment, tons of people get better without conventional or alternative medicine. Those are the studies that I find interesting.
Interesting topic.
@chelsgrrl69 (382)
• United States
15 Jan 10
Hello wintersedge and thanks for being the first response. I think I am very lucky to have the doctor I do. He is a family doctor [which is the only reason] because he is very lenient with us [and payment issues]. I have insurance, just not dental, so I have DEFINITELY been practicing alternative medicine with trying to heal tooth pain. e.g. oregano, garlic, onions,etc.
Praying for a cure is magical. My mom prays all the time just for help from the Lord and can give so many inspiring stories of how God is good :)
I wish you all the best of luck and health =]
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@chelsgrrl69 (382)
• United States
15 Jan 10
Im sorry, I misspelled you name, I guess I am stuck in the cold season I wrote "winters" instead of "writers". My apologies.
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@writersedge (22563)
• United States
15 Jan 10
Yes, I've had lots of terrific magic in my life.
Don't worry about the spelling. Sometimes when I'm tired, I'm lucky if I spell anything right.
@PeacefulWmn9 (10420)
• United States
16 Jan 10
I combine the two, Chels. I rely on my doctor and "western" medicine, and since I have a chronic illness and many allergies to medications that would help, I use some supplements...well researched, by the way, and have for years. Meditation is something else I employ.
But, as you've said, nothing is 100% safe, and just because it's sold OTC doesn't mean it won't harm you...OR turn you blue.
Karen@PeacefulWmn9 (10420)
• United States
17 Jan 10
Yes, side by side has worked best for me.
As for meditation, it is very hard at first and requires a lot of "practice." And even then, it still comes hard sometimes, but I have done it many years now and find it of great help, especially to reduce stress, tension, or pain.
Karen
@chelsgrrl69 (382)
• United States
17 Jan 10
I actually find it hard to meditate. I have so many things on my mind I cant focus [even though Im sure that is the point to make all of those things go away]
I think meditation would help me in how I deal with things also, instead of freaking out when something bad happens, I would react more calmly.
It seems anyone that practices alternative medicine is in fact side by side with their general practitioner. Maybe that is the safe thing to do when everything gives you some sort of health problems now-a-days.
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@dragon54u (31634)
• United States
17 Jan 10
There is definitely a lot to be said for alternative medicine when it comes to soft tissue damage, chronic pain and other ailments that are not bacterial in nature. If I'm sick because of bacteria or germs that I know need antibiotics, I will usually let my body try to heal itself and if that doesn't work I'll go to a doctor. But with chronic pain or other non-germ related things I prefer alternatives to chemicals.
@chelsgrrl69 (382)
• United States
17 Jan 10
That is a great way to put it. I never thought to explain it so simply yet effectively. Thanks for the response! [really broke it down for us :) ]
@cerebellum (3863)
• United States
16 Jan 10
I agree with you. I usually see a regular doctor, but I think there are some advantages to alternative medicines. Whatever works! It is much less expensive to go with alternative medicines, maybe that's why they don't push it as much as prescriptions and such. However, I think if something went wrong like I turned blue, I would have to try something different.
@allknowing (132209)
• India
16 Jan 10
Holistic approach to healthy living is how I go about it. If one were to look at history what came first is regarded as conventional and others as alternative therapies. My experience tells me that one needs to hold on to what one believes in and to leave everything to doctors is folly these days when there are hardly any general practitioners . They are all specialists and our body is divided into several parts and each part is taken care of by a different doctor which only messes up things. Let us take control of our own bodies and make a thorough study of each and every therapy that is within reach and have a holistic approach. I am a staunch believer in homoeopathy, physiotherapy, Reiki, yoga, and ofcourse allopathy which takes care of emergencies.
@stand87 (664)
• Bulgaria
16 Jan 10
I use the regular one. But I tried alternative medicine. And it didn't help help me at all. Maybe I didn't tried the right things, or maybe I did it wrong. I'm not sure. I heard lot of people saying that alternative medicine was useful for them. I believe that it's true.
@asliah (11137)
• Philippines
13 Jan 11
hi,
I combine the two, Chels. I rely on my doctor and "western" medicine, and since I have a chronic illness and many allergies to medications that would help, I use some supplements...well researched, by the way, and have for years. Meditation is something else I employ.
happy mylotting!!!
